Tennessee native creates chemo kits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Tennessee native is giving back to cancer patients after being personally affected by the disease. Sidney Church is a grad student at the University of Tennessee at Martin.…
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Church donating clothing, items to foster children
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One church is taking steps to fill a need one bag at a time. The First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington is starting Hangers of Hope, a project to help students in foster care receive clothing…
Director of Schools needed in local district
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Special School District is seeking a new director of schools. The school district says they are looking for someone with a Masters Degree in education and would like…
Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good'
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Tom Brady says he's done for good. The seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, exactly one year after first saying his playing…
FBI searches Biden's vacation home; no classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without turning up any classified documents, the latest turn in an extraordinary series of searches of his and his predecessor's properties. Agents did take…
Ireland celebrates 'matron saint' with prayers, new holiday
KILDARE, Ireland (AP) — St. Patrick has long received the attention and the big parades, but another patron saint of Ireland is making a 21st century comeback. Dancers perform in front of an image of St.…
TennCare: Nearly 300k Tennesseans likely to lose coverage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly 300,000 Tennesseans who enrolled in Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to lose their coverage this year now that state officials are once again allowed to bump people from the government-funded health insurance program.…
District gives update on long-awaited Pope School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update on the new Pope School for the Jackson-Madison County School System. Anyone who has lived in Madison County for over the last decade…
Pet Dental Health gets highlighted in February
Your dog's dental health could be in jeopardy if you don't brush them. February is Pet Dental Health Month. Lots of pet owners tend to neglect the teeth of their furry…
Some roads slick following second round of winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How did last night's freezing rain and ice impact our area? Many businesses and city offices were closed to start the first day of February. The condition of the roads…
Feb. 1 marks start of Heart Health Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The key to a healthy heart begins with a healthy lifestyle. American Heart Month is observed each February to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and…
JMCSS open enrollment extended due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to recent weather, you may still have a chance to enroll your child in a school outside of your zone. Open enrollment is a program offered by the…
Icy weather brings potential for dangerous roads
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Round two of the winter mix came through between Tuesday and Wednesday. With snow and ice hitting throughout the West Tennessee area, it was important to see how…
Ray Condray to announce candidacy for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ray Condray is set to announce that he is running for Mayor of Jackson. In a news release on Wednesday, Condray says on February 4, he will join family and his supporters outside City Hall to announce…
JEA announces organization changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a new President/CEO. As of Wednesday, Monte Cooper assumed the role after it was first announced back in August. JEA says that Ryan Porter will become the company's Chief Operating Officer…
